Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext.
GoodGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 34 Lafayette Twp · Structure no. 000000000003147
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext. in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 992 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext. built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext. carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext.?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Road over Shad Creek Drain Ext.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.